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Our day yesterday went pretty much like I mentioned in yesterday’s post. Up and to the gym, relax, and then a date night.
Zoe pretty much sums up the relaxing part of our Saturday afternoons.
Here is a run down of this week’s training:
Monday – Running Interval Test and Upper Body Weights
I did a 60 minute interval workout on the treadmill.
It started with 5 minutes walking (3.5 mph) and then 5 minutes running (6.0 mph) – repeat.
I then finished with upper body weights and lots of stretching.
Tuesday – Running
2 easy mile on grass in the morning before we headed out on the road.
Wednesday – Rest Day
Thursday – Running Interval and Weights
I did the same workout as on Monday, but it got broken up a bit.
5 minutes walking (3.6 mph) and then 5 minutes running (6.0 mph) – repeat. I did 40 minutes, took a break, and then proceeded to finish the final 20 minutes.
I then focused on stretching and a few leg weights.
Friday – Biking, Walking, and Stretching
I wish I could call this a decent workout, but it really didn’t happen.
I did 20 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes of walking, and then stretching.
I wasn’t feeling like being at the gym so it was kind of a so-so workout.
Saturday – Running Interval, Form Drills, and Weights
I took the running intervals a tiny step further today.
I started with 5 minutes walking (3.6 mph) and then 6 minutes running (6.0 mph). I repeated this for a total of 70 minutes. I upped each running interval by one minute and then extended the workout 10 extra minutes. Baby steps.
Again, there was no pain.
I did have some calf tightness when I made sure to stretch and foam roll really well after finishing up the run.
The happiness continues.
Wes usually does 16+ miles on Saturday so I knew I had some extra time to kill while waiting on him.
Here was what I came up with for the rest of my workout.
I started with the ab work and then finished by doing some upper body weights, squats, and form drills.
This was one of my ab workouts. I held an exercise ball with my legs and then used my abs to pull my legs towards my chest.
I am going to do a post soon about some running form drills you can do when coming back from injury. A lot of the normal form drills require a lot of force on your leg, so I have a few that I do each day that are low impact.
Sunday – Rest Day
Week in Summary:
Total Running – 4
Total Workout Days – 5
Total Rest Days – 2
We opted for a shorter date night last night since Wes had to get back to study.
We went out for dinner and then got some frozen yogurt. It was wonderful.
One more week and his test will be over. Then we will be able to have much longer date nights!
How did your training go this week?
How many rest days do you take each week? I am slowly trying to figure out what works for me.
When our kids were little we would *never* do a movie date, because you have such limited time and to spend it not talking seemed like a waste. So we would always go to a restaurant and just enjoy – so I look at your date night and think … perfect! It is great to get away-from-home face to face time.
And it is a great shot of Wes looking happy rather than the one recently on Instagram where he seems to be tolerating yet another picture 🙂
This is very true! Movies though have kind of always been our thing. When we first moved to Erie and didn’t know anyone and felt very alone we would always go to movies on the weekend to help pass time. Now we watch them more at home than anything else, because it tends to be more relaxing and we don’t have to go out in the FREEZING COLD!!
Yes I told him he had to smile in this picture 🙂
I think the smile was different – the last couple said to me ‘ok, I’ll smile …’. This one was smiling AT you, not FOR you, if you know what I mean. Or at least that is how the picture came across. 🙂
We used to love seeing movies – Arachnophobia was one of our first, which ended up being a good choice as she was terrified of the big spiders but too proud to say it so she kept me very close the whole time 😉
Since I saw the debate on Instagram, I **think** a Bosu ball is just the one with the flat bottom, and the full ball (which it looks like you’re using in the picture) is different … I always just call it an exercise ball although I’m not sure what the real name is. And, I totally feel you on the date nights being short this week – I got back into town on Friday night this week (one day late) and have to leave this afternoon, so I felt like I had too much to do to really have a full date night. But we got to hang out together at home, which I really enjoy anyway! Congrats on great workouts!
Yes the Bosu ball has the flat bottom which is what I used when I do squats and such. I am using the normal exercise ball for the ab work. I used them both for my workout yesterday 🙂 I just realized I said that wrong in my post! Will get that corrected 🙂
Wow that is a crazy quick turn around! I hope you have safe travels!! At least you all got some time together at home 🙂 That is always nice!
I usually take either 1 or 2 rest days per week. I used to never take rest day…I would take a couple days off each month, but when I am training hard I find that I need 2 days most weeks. I think I have started to be able to recognize when I need an extra rest day, but I always plan for at least one. I’m excited to hear about some of the drills you have been doing!
I used to never take a rest day either, but now I am considering making it a part of my training. Of course once I am back at it! I think everyone’s body is different I know my husband can go without a rest day but I just don’t think I can!
Sara-I just wanted to comment and say you seem to be in a much better place now than a few months ago…I’m so sorry you had to go through an injury as serious as stress fractures, as it can be emotionally (and physically) devastating. I am so happy that you have recovered, and are being smart about how gradually you are returning to running. I know how tempting it must be to amp up the miles quickly, especially with no pain!
I listen to my body-usually 1-2 rest days a week (sometimes 1 every 10 days or so). 90% of my running is done at a comfortable pace though, and I don’t push myself to the extreme in order to avoid injury. This week was a great week of running. My rest day was yesterday, and today was 17.5 miles.
I wish you the best as you continue to increase your miles and pace 🙂
Thank you Eugenia! That really means a lot! I am learning day by day, and I am working to really come back stronger which I am already seeing myself get there! It’s always a learning experience, and even through the rough times we can always learn something!
Hope the 17.5 miles went well!!
My training was pretty crappy this week due to me trying to figure out how my schedule works with my husband’s new one. Hopefully things are looking up the upcoming week!
Aww yes that happens! I hope this week is better for you!